Solutions Architect

About the Role

Ant International is seeking a Solutions Architect to join the Alipay+ solution architect team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on promoting and implementing Alipay+ solutions by onboarding financial institutions and mobile payment providers globally. The Solutions Architect will lead strategic activities including integration solution architecture creation, presentation, project implementation, and maintenance. This position requires 2-5 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical workshops with mobile payment and acquirer partners, analyze their current architecture, and develop Alipay+ integration solutions.
• Drive end-to-end Alipay+ implementation and integration with both external partners and internal cross-functional teams.
• Enhance technical collaboration with partners, providing best practices and recommendations to improve Alipay+ user experiences and payment success rates.
• Expand the Alipay+ ecosystem by collaborating with third-party solution providers to offer value-added services to merchants and mobile payment users.
• Continuously improve Alipay+ solutions based on local implementation experiences and learning, accumulating best practices for cross-country deployment.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in development and design, with at least 2 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, C, networking, and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex customer solutions and bridge product and technology gaps.
• Proven business acumen and experience utilizing various technical solutions to meet business needs.
• Experience in a customer-facing, sales-aligned role such as a consultant, solutions engineer, or solutions architect.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for articulating complex cloud reports to management and IT development partners.
• Experience with integration, SOA, and process automation systems.
• Passion for process standardization and IT excellence.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Proficiency in English.
• Knowledge of mobile development (HTML5, iOS, Android).
• Hands-on experience using Java Enterprise technology.
• ACP (Alibaba Cloud Certification Professional) or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification.
• Fintech/Payment business background and experience.
• Ability to communicate complex scenarios to both technical and non-technical audiences in the local language.
• Capability to lead initiatives from concept to integration implementation.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex, multi-tier, integrated software systems.
• Critical thinking skills under pressure.
• Ability to decompose complex systems for communication, troubleshooting, and impact analysis.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, working within the Alipay+ solution architect team. The role involves close collaboration with Business Development, Product Development, and Engineering teams to enhance the Alipay enterprise platform and overall product experience.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.